This grant is for the purpose of funding organizations that can provide high-quality, child-centered residential care for unaccompanied children. The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) seeks providers specializing in the care of children with conduct, behavioral, and various mental health needs. Successful applicants must demonstrate an ability to ensure children’s safety and well-being through highly structured clinical programs. Providers are required to be state-licensed for residential treatment services and accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) or an equivalent agency. All funded entities must comply with the Flores settlement agreement, pertinent regulations, laws, and ORR’s specific requirements.
Opportunity ID: 348434
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HHS-2023-ACF-ORR-ZU-0189 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Residential Treatment Center Services for Unaccompanied Children |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.676 — Unaccompanied Alien Children Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 31, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 31, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 31, 2023 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $8,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligibility is unrestricted.Documentation of current care provider child placement license and any other required license according to state regulations, including accreditation by The Joint Commission or an equivalent accrediting agency to provide RTC services for children is required to be submitted with the application. Applicants are required to submit documentation as described in Section IV.2. The Project Description, Additional Eligibility Documentation. Lack of the required documentation will disqualify the application from review and from award. Please see Section III.3. Other, ORR Disqualification Factor for more information. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from competitive review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible to receive awards under this funding opportunity. Faith-based organizations may apply for this award on the same basis as any other organization, as set forth at and, subject to the protections and requirements of 45 CFR Part 87 and 42 U.S.C. 2000bb et seq., ACF will not, in the selection of recipients, discriminate against an organization on the basis of the organization’s religious character, affiliation, or exercise. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Administration for Children and Families – ORR |
| Description: | The Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) will publish a Standing Notice of Funding Opportunity (SNOFO) seeking applicants for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 Residential Treatment Center for Unaccompanied Children. The purpose of this project is to fund organizations that demonstrate an ability to provide high-quality and child-centered residential care that ensures children’s safety and well-being.Residential Treatment Center (RTC) providers specialize in the care of children with conduct and behavioral issues. RTC providers are required to be licensed to provide Residential Treatment Services, in the state, in which, they are located and accredited by The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JCAHO) or an equivalent accrediting agency. RTCs are required to provide services in a highly structured clinical program and have the ability to provide services to children with various mental health needs. All entities funded under this SNOFO must also comply with the Flores settlement agreement, pertinent regulations, laws, and ORR’s Requirements. ORR encourages applicants to review ORR’s policies and learn more about the program by visiting: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/resource/children-entering-the-united-states-unaccompanied. SAM.gov System Alert – Entity Validation Delays:Due to high demand, SAM.gov is experiencing a considerable delay in processing entity legal business name and address validation tickets. As needed, please start the process early to avoid interruptions in application submissions. You can find SAM resources related to this process here – https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0058422&sys_kb_id=7bb8810ddba05990060d5425f3961912&spa=1. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/outreach-material/provider-network |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dana Kiett
DCS_ProjectOfficers@ACF.hhs.gov Email:DCS_ProjectOfficers@ACF.hhs.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 348434 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Foa_Content_of_HHS-2023-ACF-ORR-ZU-0189.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dana Kiett DCS_ProjectOfficers@ACF.hhs.gov Email: DCS_ProjectOfficers@ACF.hhs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93.676 | HHS-2023-ACF-ORR-ZU-0189 | Residential Treatment Center Services for Unaccompanied Children | PKG00281938 | May 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
348434 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
348434 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
348434 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
348434 SF424A-1.0.pdf
348434 SF424B-1.1.pdf
348434 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
348434 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
348434 ProtectionofHumanSubjects_2_0-2.0.pdf
348434 Key_Contacts_2_0-2.0.pdf
348434 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
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